Political Parties Functions
Represent citizens, mobilize support, formulate policies.
Party System Types
Single, two, multi, or dominant parties influence politics.
Electoral System Categories
Majoritarian, proportional, mixed systems determine representation.
Political Parties — functions?
Representation, mobilization, policy, government; link citizens to government.
Party System — types?
Single-party, two-party, multi-party, dominant-party.
Majoritarian System — definition?
Elects representatives based on majority votes, often single-member districts.
Proportional Representation — purpose?
Allocates seats based on percentage of votes.
Mixed Electoral Systems — example?
Combine majoritarian and proportional, e.g., Germany.
US Political System — type?
Two-party system (Democrats & Republicans).
UK Electoral System — category?
Majoritarian with some proportional elements.
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1. What is the function of political parties in representing citizens' interests?
2. Which country is given as an example of a single-party system?
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